The aftermath of the Chamber meeting sent ripples through the Elder community that Elder Dwayne could feel in every conversation and sideways glance. Not everyone was pleased with Mace's demotion or Queen Catherina's sudden elevation to his former responsibilities.
Elder Dawn wasted no time reaching out to her network. Soon after the Royal family's departure from the Chamber, she was already making calls, her voice sharp with indignation over what she perceived as a deliberate slight against her family. The Queen had refused to allow Dawn's younger brother to step into Mace's vacant role, and that rejection burned like acid in her veins.
Her father quickly organized a gathering of like-minded Elders who shared their concerns about the growing Royal influence. These were individuals who had grown comfortable with their accumulated power over the years and had no desire to return it to its rightful owners.
